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Franchising Update: Franchisor liable for Franchisee non payments of employee entitlements - Fair Work Ombudsman v 85 Degrees Coffee Australia Pty Ltd

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Franchising Update: Franchisor liable for Franchisee non payments of employee entitlements - Fair Work Ombudsman v 85 Degrees Coffee Australia Pty Ltd

On 4 June 2024 the Federal Court of Australia handed down the decision of Fair Work Ombudsman v 85 Degrees Coffee Australia Pty Ltd [2024] FCA. This decision resulted in the Fair Work Ombudsman penalising the Australian franchisor of the 85 Degrees brand $1.44 million for its “systemic failure to ensure compliance within its franchise network” which included underpayments at several of their Sydney franchisee outlets.

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ACCC Enforcement and Compliance Priorities for 2024-25: What this means for franchises

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ACCC Enforcement and Compliance Priorities for 2024-25: What this means for franchises

The ACCC has announced its enforcement and compliance priorities for 2024-2025. This article explores what this may mean for franchises.

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ACCC Report on Unfair Contract Terms, Case Update and Franchising Review Report Summary Findings and Recommendation

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ACCC Report on Unfair Contract Terms, Case Update and Franchising Review Report Summary Findings and Recommendation

This update replicates a legal update provided to the Franchise Council of Australia’s February breakfast at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.